BROADWAY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was built in 1886, during the first term of the
presidency of Grover Cleveland. It was determined in 1885 that a school
would be built at Broadway and
Clinton
Street, and $10,000 was allocated
in April of that year towards that end. The school was designed by
architect Arthur Truscott,
who was responsible for the design of several other notable Camden
buildings, including the Security Trust
Building at 3rd and Market Streets. The Broadway school was
completed in 1886, by John C. Rogers, for $25,000. Rogers, a prominent
builder in Camden in the 1880s and 1890s, lived at 537 Linden Street,
and had offices at 602 Penn Street. The Broadway Elementary School
building is 60 feet by 90 feet, with twelve classrooms, and on the third
floor a board room and two committee rooms were constructed.

The Broadway
Elementary School was still in use in June of 2011, a tribute to the design and
construction of the day. The school was closed in September of 2011,
allegedly due to earthquake damage, but more likely as an excuse to hand
the property over to insider developers. Of ALL the buildings in Camden,
only two abandoned properties sustained any damage in the mild
earthquake, there literally hundreds of buildings as old or older in the
city and less well maintained that have not been closed, razed, or to
the best of my knowledge even inspected.

In
that time this quiet little teacher has seen the surrounding
neighborhood change from a languid residential area to a
business center and methods of teaching and even the attitude of
the school children transformed.

Now
comes the biggest change of all for Miss Taylor. She is going to
retire and keep house. And believe it or not, all the time she
has been earning the title of a most efficient teacher, Miss
Taylor confesses she has longed to do but one thing, keep house!

The
scene of Miss Taylor's homemaking activities will be the
residence at 104 Powelton Avenue, Woodlynne, where she makes her
home with a sister, Miss Harriet Taylor, formerly a teacher at Central
School, and a brother, Thomas A. Taylor.

Attended
School Here

Miss
Taylor’s experience with Camden schools dates back

MISS
CAROLINA W.
TAYLOR

even
further than her teaching career for she was born and educated
in this city.

Discussing
her education in the old high school at Second and Federal
Streets, Miss Taylor laughed as she recalled lapses in class
work while the teachers hastened to tend the coal stoves.

She
graduated from high
school in 1901 and finished the normal school course, then
included in the high school, in 1902. Her first assignment was
substitute work at Broadway
School and with the exception of a couple of months spent at
Liberty School, she has instructed second grade there ever
since.

Miss
Taylor thoroughly approves of the newer methods of education in
which more freedom is allowed the pupil. She declares much, more
can be accomplished with a class and the children do not dread
school. "We have no bashful pupils any more," she
declared. If I can remember how I suffered from shyness when I
was the age of these little tots."

Recalls
Many Pupils

Despite
her many years in the classroom and her long procession of
pupils, Miss Taylor can rapidly recall their names to mind.
There was Judge Clifford A. Baldwin, who she remembers as a
quiet, lovable little boy; Dr.
Alexander Ellis, who she terms her "cutest" pupil;
Clarence Fuhrman, Dr. Byron Tuttle, the late Dr.
Russell Atkinson, Anna Snow, of Temple University; E.
Howard Broome, Dr. Everett Hemphill, Dr. Paul Ironside, and
Warren Mainak.

Many
of her boys, she declares, seem to have become professional men,
while few of her girls, so far as she has been able to
ascertain, have followed the teaching profession. Miss Taylor's
niece, Miss Ella Ellis, also is a teacher at Broadway
School.

The
Camden Board Education last night approved transfers of 14 teachers, the
appointment of two new instructors and the retirement on pension of two
others.

The
board then adjourned until 11.45 a. m. today and it was announced the
1938-39 board will be organized at noon when Commissioner Mary
W. Kobus is expected to be re-elected president.

When
the report of the teachers committee making recommendations for
appointments, transfers and retirements was read it was approved by
unanimous vote and without comment.

Following
the meeting Carlton W. Rowand explained that most of the transfers were
made to meet emergencies in teaching classes at Woodrow
Wilson High School, where more than 1500 students will be
enrolled for the second semester, be ginning today.

Rowand
explained that enrollment at the Wilson
school is the highest in its history, due to many students taking up
English and commercial courses instead of entering Camden
senior high school, which will have an enrollment of approximately
1540 students, the smallest in several years.

Teachers
whose retirement was approved are Carolina
W. Taylor, Grade 2, Broadway
school, and William M. Thayer, mathematics [Camden]
senior high school. Both
teachers had resigned and applied for their pensions, the report read.

Appointments
Made

Nathan
Enten was appointed as physical education teacher in the Cramer
school and Harry S. Manashil was appointed commercial teacher in Hatch
school. Each will receive $1400, annually. The board also approved the
appointment of Florence M. Dickinson as principal of Lincoln
school at a salary of $2200 annually.

The
assignment of Miss Grace Hankins as principal of Parkside
school to succeed Miss Dickinson also was approved. Ethel Thegen was
approved for appointment as assistant librarian at the Camden
senior high school at a salary of $5.50 a day. All appointments are
effective today.

To
relieve overcrowded conditions among pupils the board approved the
transfer of 7A and 7B classes from the Washington to the Cramer
school.

The
board vote to open a library in the Cramer
school and Raymond
G. Price, supervisor of building was instructed to provide, the
necessary equipment.

A
resolution of condolence upon the death of Ethel C. Wenderoth, for 19
years a teacher in the Broadway
School was passed and secretary Albert
Austermuhl was instructed to send a copy to members of the
deceased teacher's family.

2
New Faces on Board

The
board received and filed a letter from Mayor George E. Brunner in which he
stated he had appointed Mrs. George W. Tash, Samuel
T. French Jr. as new members and had re-appointed Robert
Burk Johnson as a board member.

William
B. Sullender, of the Tenth Ward, who was not re-appointed, was
commended by the members for his services. E. George Aaron said he
regretted the fact that Sullender
was leaving as a member and wished him success. Others joined in this
tribute.

Sullender
in reply thanked the members for their co-operation during his term of
office.

P.T.A.
THROUGHOUT NATION TO HONOR MOVEMENT'S FOUNDERS WEDNESDAY
41st
Anniversary Will Be Observed by Broadcast in AfternoonHOMEMAKERS OFF AIR4th Annual Child Welfare Institute Being Planned for AprilWILL HOLD 4 CLASSES

The
desire to carry on toward the goal envisioned by founders of the
Parent-Teacher Association will be emphasized throughout the country in
honor of the 41st anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and
Teachers.

A
Founders Day broadcast will be heard on the Parent-Teacher Radio Forum
next Wednesday from 4.30-5 p. m. over the NBC blue network.

One
of the vital topics to be considered that day is "What needs to be
done for children today?"

The
celebration of Founders Day started by Mrs. David O. Mears in 1910,
thirteen years after the organization of the National Congress of
Mothers, and the "birthday gifts" from local units are used
for the extension of this service to childhood so that it may be carried
to every girl and every boy in the country.

Americanization

Mrs.
Herbert Schoellkopf, county Americanization chairman, urges every
parent-teacher member to display the American flag on three important
birthdays being celebrated this month, namely: Lincoln's Birthday,
February 12; Founder's Day, February 17, and Washington's Birthday,
February 22.

Word
has been received of the cancellation of the "Homemakers
Forum" on station WOR. The series of talks on the adolescent which
were to have been given on this program, are available in mimeographed
form from the office of the home demonstration agent, Miss Mary M.
Leaming, room 208, courthouse, Camden. In requesting this information,
the name of the particular talk desired and the definite number of
copies needed should be specked.

Parent-Teacher
members are looking forward to the fourth annual Child Welfare Institute
to be held in April. Plans for this institute are being formulated by
Albert M. Bean, superintendent of Camden county schools, who is general
chairman. The theme this year will be "Guidance" being divided
in four classes pertaining to career, character, community and health.

Guest
Speaker

MRS. MORRIS
FOULK Director of the southern P. T. A. district and second
vice president of the New Jersey Parents and Teachers Congress,
who was guest
speaker at the Garfield School, Camden, P. T. A. meeting: last
night.

CAMDEN
ZONE

Broadway
— Mrs. Ralph Jones, county magazine chairman, was the guest speaker at
the meeting Tuesday night. A playlet in commemoration of Founder's Day
was presented by a group from the Northeast-Sewell association. Mrs.
Thomas Melchore presided. Mrs. George Lee, welfare chairman, has made
arrangements for an industrial tour on February 21. Mrs. Walter Gross
attended the meeting of the Home Demonstration Extension on Monday. Mrs.
C. Fred Becker, parent discussion group leader, is holding a
meeting in the school on Tuesday at 1.30 p. m. A donation of $1.25 was
approved to be given the recreation committee toward the New York trip
of the winners in the sewing contest held recently.

Cassady—Mrs.
M. Moullette, Summer round up chairman, has appointed a committee to
assist her in her work. They are Mrs. E. Hudson, president; Mrs. R.
Bowen, vice president; Mrs. H. Mount, secretary; Mrs. A. Reinhold
and G. McGrath Kershaw. The executive committee will hold a meeting next
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. K. Hudson at 8 o'clock.

Cooper—Health
night was held at the regular meeting Monday. Mrs. G. Kramer, county
health chairman, spoke on the importance of correct food for children. A
play .was presented by the Seventh grade English class, under the
direction of Miss E. Hanna. A violin solo was rendered by Miss A.
Claypool, accompanied at the piano by Miss V. Merwall. An educational
trip has been planned for this afternoon at 1.30.

Cramer— The county president's message echoes from the release were read
by Mrs. William Rowntree, president, at the meeting last week. A gift of
$1.25 was sent to the committee on the Doll Dressing Contest. Mrs.
Arthur Fichter, membership chairman; Mrs. Fred Creager, welfare
chairman, and Mrs. William Rowntree, president, attended the city group
meeting last week. The executive committee will meet at the home of
Barney Brown, vice president, 2566 Baird
boulevard, on Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The association is
sponsoring a three-act comedy, "Here Comes Charlie," to be
given by the Queen Esther Society of Asbury M. E. church, on Thursday
night, February 17, at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium.

H.
H. Davis—Members of the discussion group met in the school
yesterday under the leadership of Mrs. William Allen, discussion group
chairman, followed by rehearsal for the Founder's Day play arranged by
Miss Kathleen Willetts, Founder's Day chairman. A candle lighting
ceremony will also be given in observance of Founder's Day, at the
meeting Thursday. Calvin Chambers will compile the publicity record book
to be displayed at the annual luncheon. A trip to an industrial plant is
planned for next Wednesday afternoon. A bus will leave the school at 1
p. m.

Dudley—Mrs.
Elizabeth James and Mrs. Sarah Miller who were in charge of purchasing
of basketball suits for the school team, reported that donations of
$10.65 have been received from business people and friends. The
executive committee has approved sending $1.25 to the Recreation
Commission toward the New York trip for winners of the Doll Dressing
Contest. Mrs. Clara Batten, chairman of the committee in charge of
purchasing a new banner, has been authorized to purchase same as
soon as possible. Mrs. Florence Fiedler, newly appointed summer round-up
chairman, is making plans for a thorough survey of the school
neighborhood in order to enlist the aid of the parents of preschool
children. Founders' Day exercises will be held tonight at the meeting.

McKinley—Harry
Roye will speak at the meeting next Tuesday night. There will also be a
Founders' Day ceremony. Those taking part will rehearse Friday at 3.30
a. m. at the school. Mrs. Rudolph Koerner will hold a study group
meeting at her home next Wednesday at 2.00 p. m. Next Thursday a covered
dish luncheon will be held by Mrs. R. Koerner and Mrs. Morris Sellers at
the home of Mrs. R. Koerner, Fremont and Thirty-fifth street. On
Thursday a meeting on character education will be held at the
school at 3.30 p. m. Miss Alice Butler, general secretary of the Y. W.
C. A., fill speak.

Liberty
& Starr—The
meeting of the executive committee will be held ext Thursday night at
the home of Mrs. Charles Baden, 954 Pine street. Mrs. Emily S. Hurd,
publicity chairman, who served as chairman of the judging committee of
the sewing contest sponsored by the Recreation commission, recently
acted as judge f the sewing contest held by the T. A. at SS. Peter and
Paul school on Tuesday
night.

Parkside—Mrs.
Robert Simmington, council chairman, and Mrs. Rocco Palese, city
chairman, gave brief talks at the meeting last Thursday night. Corsages
were presented to them by Mrs. Sinclair Sondie, program chairman.
Proceeds from the sale of a cake will be sent as a Founders' Day gift to
he National Congress to be used or extension work.

North-East
& Sewell
— Mrs. Grace Dill, discussion group leader, attended the meeting in
City Hall Monday under the direction of Miss Mary Leaming, home
demonstration agent. A meeting of the discussion group was held in the
Sewell school on Tuesday afternoon.

Sumner—The
ways and means committee met at the home of Mrs. Grace Thomas,
president, on Monday. Plans for various entertainments for the months of
February, March and April were made. A membership campaign was launched.
The topic of discussion at the meeting on Wednesday was "How the
School Prepares for Home and Family Life."

H.
C. Sharp—The regular meeting was held Friday. Gordon Carrigan
presided. The Rev. Eric A. Osterle of Collingswood. discussed
"Youth Problems." "Founders' Day" was observed, also
the ninth birthday of this unit. A large birthday cake was lighted by
the past presidents, and a large candle lighted by Miss Ethel Lee for
Founders Day. Miss Lee was congratulated for her wonderful co-operation
with all presidents and P.T.A. work; and was presented with a corsage of
red roses. Each president in turn was presented with a red rose bud
boutonniere by Miss Esther Bauer, who had charge of the program,
assisted by Miss Maier and Mrs. Barton. Each president gave a
"Reminiscent" of his service. They were as follows: Chester
Knaub, Harry Krattenmaker, Herman
Neissner, Gordon Carriean, Howard Stewart, Raymond
Price.

Washington
— Rev. E1wood A. Harrar spoke Tuesday at the Founders Day meeting
Tuesday. Mrs. Howard Weeden, city juvenile probation chairman, was guest
speaker. Miss Charlotte V. Dover, former principal of the school, was
also a guest. A brief history of the association were called upon to
speak. John White was the first president. He was followed by Jacob
Grosmick, Mrs. Wilbur Cassedy, and the present president, Mrs. Richard
Baker. Mrs. F. Kau ff man reports the cake sale a success. Mrs. William
Mitchell reported plans to form a First Aid class that will be given a
course by the Red Cross.

H.
B. Wilson—Plans were made for the Founders Day program at the
executive committee meeting Thursday afternoon in the school. Mrs.
Lawrence Miller was named chairman. Miss Harriet Reiners will speak on
character education at the next meeting. The basketball team was
furnished with suits by the unit.

Yorkship—After
a short business session with Mrs. James L. Ferris presiding, the
monthly meeting was turned over to Mrs. J. P. McMillion, county chairman
of alcohol and narcotics. Rev. H. S. Lepperd, of Fairview M. E. Church,
spoke. Mrs David Pyper, chairman of ways and means, announced plans for
a care party to be held on February 18. Proceeds will be used for
expenses to carry on the monthly dances and Annual Field Day. The
discussion group met today in teachers lunch room. Mrs. Malcolm
Steck, leader, will use as a topic "What Interests
Adolescence." As a special feature for the monthly dances the
organization has arranged to have a half hour of dancing instructions
before the regular dancing begins. Attending the city group meeting at
City Hall were Mrs. James L. Ferris, president; Mrs David Pyper, Mrs. M.
Johnson, Mrs. Eleanor Wynn, Mrs. W. Clemmens Mrs. George Mehaffey and
Mrs. Harold Turner attended.

Lincoln—Dr.
Helen Schrak gave a talk on health and a report on health conditions of
the children of this school at the last meeting. A Founders Day sketch
was presented by Mrs. M. Beaumont, Mrs. G. Welmrich, Mrs. E. Schelpat
and Mrs. K Conlin.

I spent two years,1946-1947, first and second grade. I
clearly remember the two teachers as though it were yesterday, Mrs.
Bastian and Mrs.
Stewart, Mrs.
Stewart being the nicer of the two. I got
of on the wrong foot when my youngest sister Bernice took me to school
on the first day and I threw a fit and kicked Mr. Bastian. Needless to
say from there on the two of us didn't exactly have what you would call
a close relationship.